Ethnic Variations in Dying, Death, and Grief: Diversity in Universality (Death Education, Aging and Health Care)

Irish, Donald P. [Editor]; Lundquist, Kathleen F. [Editor]; Nelsen, Vivian J. [Editor];

ISBN 10: 1560322780 / ISBN 13: 9781560322788

Published by Taylor & Francis, 1993

Seller Inventory # 1560322780-3-26742404

Synopsis:

This volume is directed towards professionals who work in the fields concerning death and dying. These professionals must perceive the needs of people with cultural patterns which are different from the "standard and dominant" patterns in the United States and Canada. Accordingly, the book includes illustrative episodes and in-depth presentations of selected "ethnic patterns". Each of the "ethnic chapters" is written by an author who shares the cultural traditions the chapter describes. Other chapters examine multicultural issues and provide the means for personal reflection on death and dying. There are also two bibliographic sections, one general and one geared towards children. The text is divided into three sections - Cross-Cultural and Personal perspectives, Dying, Death, and Grief Among Selected Ethnic Communities, and Reflections and Conclusions. The book is aimed at those in the fields of clinical psychology, grief therapy, sociology, nursing, social and health care work.

About the Author: Irish, Donald P.; Lundquist, Kathleen F.; Nelsen, Vivian J.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ethnic Variations in Dying, Death, and Grief...
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good